There are many ways you can help:

Donations

Your contribution to Bellflower Center helps us continue to provide crucial services to children and families, regardless of their ability to pay. Every donation helps us fulfill our mission to prevent child abuse and neglect in our community.

Gifts made via check or credit card are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Check with your financial advisor for details. To make a contribution to Bellflower Center online, click the Network for Good logo below. You can make a secure online donation via credit card which will be sent to Bellflower Center. If you prefer, you can mail your contribution directly to Bellflower Center, 11811 Shaker Blvd. #220, Cleveland, OH 44120. We accept checks, money orders, American Express, Mastercard and Visa.

 

Volunteering

The gift of time is one of the most precious gifts you can give. Bellflower Center has a number of volunteer opportunities available.

• Child care volunteers assist in watching clients’ children during group programs (usually Wednesday evenings).
• Helpline volunteers answer the 24-Hour Family Helpline, under supervision of licensed professional staff (a few positions for trained child development professionals).
• Special event volunteers serve on event committees and help with fundraising and event logistics.
• Office volunteers assist with office tasks, including copying, filing, data entry and preparing mailings.

Website development and content research.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, please call the Development Department at 216-229-2420.

Talking About Child Abuse

One the best things you can do is to talk about child abuse and that there are things people can do to prevent it and to recovery from it. Most victims of child abuse, consciously or unconsciously, tend to believe that they are the only one such a thing has happened to, that they are somehow at fault, and that they do not deserve better.  Hearing (or overhearing) talk about child abuse prevention and recovery can help people who have suffered abuse realize they are not alone in this, and that^s a big first step to recovering from the trauma. 

Any one with any child-abuse related concern, need or question can contact our 24-Hour Helpline to start addressing these issues. The Helpline number is 216-229-8800.  Spread the word.

Planned Giving

There are many different ways to make a planned gift to Bellflower Center. Including Bellflower Center as a beneficiary in your will or charitable trust is easy to do. You can also name Bellflower Center as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan.

Bellflower Center recognizes those who have made planned gifts to the agency with membership in the Bellflower Legacy Society.

If you would like to discuss planned giving options available at Bellflower Center, or to inform us of a planned gift, please call Jay Gardner, Director of Development, at 216-229-2420.

Wish List

In-kind contributions help us use our financial resources more directly for programs and services. Donations of the following items in good condition would be greatly appreciated:

• Computer systems (Pentium III, 700 mhz or faster)
• Auction items (gift certificates for restaurants, retail stores, services)
• Printing services
• Gift cards (any amount) to Target, Wal-Mart or a grocery store
• New strollers
• New high chairs
• Safety gates
• Safety locks (for cabinets, drawers, etc)
• Outlet covers
• Formula (all types)
• Diapers (all sizes)
• Training pants (all sizes)
• New bibs
• Infant t-shirts
• New educational toys for young children